Configuration Management Engineer

Project description

We are looking for a highly motivated Configuration Management Engineer to join a modern automotive software organization and support our automotive clients with the development of software-defined vehicles. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring integrity, traceability, and consistency of software configurations across the entire development lifecycle. You will work in a dynamic, cross-functional environment, contributing to the evolution of a software factory with CI/CD, automation, and standardized engineering workflows. This position plays a critical role in enabling high-quality, always-releasable software, supporting engineering teams with robust configuration management strategies, processes, and tools.

Responsibilities

• 1. Configuration Management & Governance: Define and maintain configuration management strategies, processes, and standards Manage software baselines and configuration items (CIs) across development, integration, and release phases. Ensure consistency, integrity, and accessibility of configuration data. 2.Version Control & Branching Strategy Define and govern branching strategies and version handling processes for large-scale software development. Support teams in applying best practices for Git-based workflows (e.g., Git/Gerrit). Monitor and improve repository structures and versioning standards 3.Traceability & Compliance Ensure end-to-end traceability across requirements, code, builds, and releases. Support compliance with industry standards (e.g., ASPICE, ISO 26262, cybersecurity regulations). Maintain and improve documentation structures and audit readiness 4.CI/CD & Automation Integrate configuration management into CI/CD pipelines and automated workflows. Drive automation of configuration checks, traceability, and quality controls. Collaborate with DevOps teams to optimize build, integration, and release processes. 5. Process Development & Tooling Develop and implement Configuration Management processes across engineering teams. Translate business needs into requirements for tools, systems, and workflows (incl. PLM/ALM environments). Support toolchain improvements and integration across development lifecycle. 6.Participation in change management.

SKILLS

Must have

• - Proven experience in Configuration Management within software development environments -Strong understanding of: Software development lifecycle (SDLC), Version control and branching strategies (Git, preferably Gerrit), Change management processes - Strong CI/CD and DevOps practices - Experience with traceability management in large-scale projects, Knowledge of requirements management and technical documentation standards - Experience defining and implementing CM processes and governance frameworks. Ability to translate business needs into system/tool requirements (PLM, ALM, or similar) - Experience working with toolchains for software lifecycle management (e.g., Jira, Confluence, artifact repositories, PLM systems) -Experience with automation of CM processes (scripts, pipelines, or tooling) Willingness to engage in technical topics and continuously learn new tools and technologies - Knowledge in some of the following tools are highly appreciated: ConfigHub, TC-PLM, CarWeaver, CoMo, Artifactory, Teamcenter, KDP,

Nice to have

-Experience embedded systems development -Familiarity with standards such as ASPICE, ISO 26262, or automotive cybersecurity frameworks - Driver's license B. - Swedish.